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# Given BD perpendicular to AC, what is the area of triangle BCD?

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Given BD perpendicular to AC, what is the area of triangle BCD?

(2) BD = CD

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Re: Given BD perpendicular to AC, what is the area of triangle BCD?  [#permalink]

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In right angled $$\triangle$$ ADB
= 121 - 16 = 105
=>BD =$$105 ^ {1/2}$$

To calculate area of $$\triangle$$ BDC , we need to length of side CD as well.
Not sufficient
(2) BD = CD
Sufficient

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